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Scriptorium

/skɹɪpˈtɔː.ɹɪəm/

A room set aside for the copying, writing, or illuminating of manuscripts and records, especially such a room in a monastery.

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A room set aside for the copying, writing, or illuminating of manuscripts and records, especially such a room in a monastery.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Scriptorium"

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Word	Definition
scrivenerynoun	(uncountable) The practice or work of a scrivener.
scriveningnoun	The product of a scrivener; that which is written or copied.
copydesknoun	Alternative form of copy desk. [The desk in a newspaper office where copyreading takes place.]
writershipnoun	The job of a writer or clerk; clerkship.
copy desknoun	The staff responsible for editing copy.
scriptnoun	(countable) The written document containing the dialogue and action for a drama; the text of a stage play, movie, or other performance. Especially, the final form used for the performance itself.
writing desknoun	A desk at which someone may write.
tabulanoun	A table, index, or list of data.
slotnoun	A narrow depression, perforation, or aperture; especially, one for the reception of a piece fitting or sliding into it.
papeterienoun	(dated) A case or box containing paper and writing materials.
desknoun	A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a drawer or repository underneath.
canonnoun	A group of literary works that are generally accepted as representing a field.
secretairenoun	A kind of writing desk.
transcriptionnoun	The act or process of transcribing.
exemplarnoun	Something fit to be imitated; an ideal, a worthy model or role model: a desirable example.
escritoirenoun	A writing desk with a hinged door that provides the writing surface.
binderynoun	A workshop or factory where books are bound.
scriptbooknoun	A book of scripts.
manuscriptnoun	A book, composition or any other document, written by hand (or manually typewritten), not mechanically reproduced.
scribblerynoun	Writing.